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New Zealand to Christchurch flight information

Flights arrive in

Christchurch

Flights depart from

New Zealand

Flight price

$86

Airlines

Jetstar, Air New Zealand

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How long is the flight to Christchurch?

Flights from Tauranga

1h 55m

Flights from Wellington

0h 52m

Flights from Auckland

1h 22m

Flights from Napier

1h 37m

What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

The cheapest airline ticket to Christchurch from New Zealand in the last 72 hours was $86 return on the route Auckland to Christchurch. The most popular route is Auckland to Christchurch and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $340 return.

Which airlines fly to Christchurch?

In general from New Zealand, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways fly the most to Christchurch. The most popular route is from Auckland, and Air New Zealand, EVA Air & Etihad Airways fly this route the most.

How far is Christchurch airport from central Christchurch?

Christchurch Airport is 10 kilometres from the centre of Christchurch. View on map.

What is the name of Christchurch’s airport?

Christchurch is served by Christchurch Airport, also commonly referred to as Christchurch, Christchurch Intl. The airport code is CHC.

Pros:
Thank you so much for returning my laptop to me. I left it on board seat 4c.
Made my day , comfy fast flight

AKL

CHC

OK 5.6

Pros:
Jetstar agent was SUPER helpful with working out our checked baggage issue.

Cons:
The checked baggage policy was not clear to me when I booked our tickets. In particular, it wasn't clear that checked baggage fees applied, that those fees are quite reasonable if you pay them more than two hours before departure, and that they are exorbitant if you pay them when you check in at the airport. Jetstar needs to be more up front with how its checked baggage fees work.

DPS

SIN

Good 6.5

Cons:
They charge a huge amount for checked baggage. I would’ve flown another airline that included check-in baggage for free.

AKL

CHC

Mediocre 3.3

Cons:
$120 bag fee!! Plane was late. Ticket line took over an hour. Paying bag fee was a separate line took one-half hour. Gate was changed had to move 1/4 mile.

Cons:
flight was seriously delayed, poor communication from staff & NZ Air app to travelers re reason for & how long delay would actually be. Shortly after we finally boarded I got a text saying our connecting flight from Christchurch to Dunedin was cancelled. So, we were flown to Christchurch & given hotel accommodations for the night, only to be flown BACK the next day to Wellington to catch a flight to Dunedin. All in all quite infuriating.

CHC

AKL

OK 5.3

Cons:
You could have warned about the 2nd bag fee! I paid $80 for having a 2nd bag!

LHR

LAX

Excellent 8.6

Pros:
Strong crew service is the highlight of flying Air New Zealand. Plane comfort is good, with nice ambient lighting, decent seats and reasonably spacious toilets. At least for now, they have in-seat entertainment screens with lots of current offerings. Our flight had free wi-fi, a real plus.

Cons:
Boarding with Air New Zealand at Heathrow was complex and poorly organised when compared to the smooth and efficient process at LAX. This has been the case each time I have flown this same route with this airline.

AKL

YVR

Good 7.3

Pros:
Everything was good except.....

Cons:
The departure gate lounge for connecting flight to Vancouver was terrible.... very overcrowded, making for an unpleasant wait and boarding experience.

Pros:
boarding has been delayed however there is poor communication between the staff regarding estimated of delay...

HKT

MEL

OK 5.6

Cons:
Ridiculous delays to our flight with no explanation. They initially advised us of a 6 hour delay then on arrival at the airport the board says there is a further 2 hours delay. So I’m stuck at the airport between 2:30am till 6:00am with a useless meal voucher from them because nothing is open. :(

AVV

SYD

OK 5.0

Pros:
The price is in good relation with the quality of service.

Cons:
The attention of the flight coordinator was poor, is a gross person under pressure and with really bad manners

AKL

CHC

Good 7.0

Pros:
Friendly efficient crew

Cons:
The process to get boarding pass and check bags was chaotic and frustrating

AKL

CHC

Excellent 8.0

Pros:
Once we were seated and lift off was timely the flight uneventful as one can only hope for. The food was not outstanding but the chicken salad was better than most airline food and was a nice portion to tide us over for a long day after landing.

Cons:
The staff was lacking in personality and consideration. While well groomed and that plastered on smile was there the actual attention was missing the mark. I went to use the toilet before the flight and stood for several minutes waiting as the occupied sign was engaged. I was passed by staff three times before informed that the toilet is unvaivable until in the air. Really! So why did you squeeze past me 3 times without telling me this detail?

Pros:
Strong crew service is the highlight of flying Air New Zealand. Plane comfort is good, with nice ambient lighting, decent seats and reasonably spacious toilets. At least for now, they have in-seat entertainment screens with lots of current offerings. Our flight had free wi-fi, a real plus.

Cons:
Boarding with Air New Zealand at Heathrow was complex and poorly organised when compared to the smooth and efficient process at LAX. This has been the case each time I have flown this same route with this airline.

WLG

CHC

Excellent 10.0

Pros:
Airport was easy to get to and the flight was very smooth and comfortable on a twin engine plane that is quite modern (noise level very minimal even though it is a propeller plane). Air New Zealand attendants were super friendly and helpful.

CHC

AKL

OK 5.3

Cons:
You could have warned about the 2nd bag fee! I paid $80 for having a 2nd bag!

Pros:
Flight canceled. Fiji airways told us we would be booked on Qantas instead but the flight wouldn't give us time to make the connection. Ended up flying later,, longer and much more uncomfortable than expected. Had to take separate seats from family and middle seats, had to spend entire day in Sydney which required us to spend money on a visa and money to eat, had additional stress of then arriving too late and needing to rebook rental car and arranged hotel and make sure elederly parents with special needs were ok health wise. An overall disaster. Never ever a worse experience and I am a world traveler to 68 countries on 6 continents. Will be asking Fiji for full refund plus compensation for having to buy visas and spend day in Sydney.

Cons:
Flight canceled. Fiji airways told us we would be booked on Qantas instead but the flight wouldn't give us time to make the connection. Ended up flying later,, longer and much more uncomfortable than expected. Had to take separate seats from family and middle seats, had to spend entire day in Sydney which required us to spend money on a visa and money to eat, had additional stress of then arriving too late and needing to rebook rental car and arranged hotel and make sure elederly parents with special needs were ok health wise. An overall disaster. Never ever a worse experience and I am a world traveler to 68 countries on 6 continents. Will be asking Fiji for full refund plus compensation for having to buy visas and spend day in Sydney.

AKL

CHC

Excellent 10.0

Pros:
Polite caring treatment by all counter and plane staff
Able to take on my usual carry-on that I take everywhere else
Well managed ontime flight

AKL

CHC

Mediocre 2.0

Cons:
Because I bought a ticket wthout baggage. ...but I did no know. I thing it was not clear it

Pros:
Smooth boarding and landing. Flight time is great. Not very many disruptions in the overnight flight.

Cons:
The check-in process is overly long. Being a low cost carrier doesn't mean you need to sacrifice efficiency on this part. This could be much smoother with an automated bag drop are for international flights or a check-in at the oversized X-ray machine (since so many people bring skis & surfboards.

AKL

CHC

OK 4.5

Pros:
The seat was extraordinarily uncomfortable.

Cons:
Seat spacing was the worst ever. Aisle very narrow.

AKL

CHC

OK 5.0

Cons:
All the extra charges add up to an expensive flight. Should have stuck with the major carrier.

Cons:
Very Slow meal service, had to ring for sparkling water when we had asked the attendant during the meal service. Took 20 minutes.

WLG

CHC

OK 4.4

Cons:
flight was seriously delayed, poor communication from staff & NZ Air app to travelers re reason for & how long delay would actually be. Shortly after we finally boarded I got a text saying our connecting flight from Christchurch to Dunedin was cancelled. So, we were flown to Christchurch & given hotel accommodations for the night, only to be flown BACK the next day to Wellington to catch a flight to Dunedin. All in all quite infuriating.

LAX

AKL

Excellent 9.6

Pros:
The crew, the entertainment, the cleanliness and the overall experience was lovely

Cons:
Lights could have gone fully off during a red eye international for sleeping.

Pros:
The crew is amazing. Always friendly, smiling and happy to oblige. Love the New Zealand hospitality. The inflight entertainment has so many programmes to watch, and the list of music options to listen in to is well stocked. Food is excellent. Obviously overate in the 9 1/2 hour flight.

AKL

IAH

Excellent 10.0

Pros:
The crew was wonderful again. This time I had an aisle seat in the center section and it was much more comfortable. The food was vegetarian and quite good.

Cons:
No complaints!

SFO

MSP

Excellent 10.0

Pros:
The seat was spacious and the crew was very nice!

Cons:
Nothing

WLG

AKL

Excellent 10.0

Pros:
Wellington airport is the most accessible and relaxed I’ve used, and the Air New Zealand Check-in process was the easiest I’ve used so far.

Cons:
Flight delayed twice. Later Jetstar scheduled flights to the same location left before ours. Luggage damaged beyond repair or use. Wheels broken off, sides smashed. Now have to purchase new and file "proof" paperwork, pictures, etc. Will never fly Jetstar again. The cheaper flight is not worth it.

Pros:
Seats were comfortable and great collection of entertainment even tho had pay

Cons:
Checking process in Denpasar was really bad. Had to wait almost 45 min at the counter even tho I had all the visa documents. Lack of knowledge of the ground staff of Jetstar. They need to get trained well.

HNL

MEL

OK 4.0

Cons:
Jetstar is always a little subpar. food and drink are not included even though it's international and the food for purchase was not very good anyhow. Entertainment was also extra and the selection was poor. flights were delayed and rerouted. They got us there, but with no frills at all.

Cons:
Ridiculous delays to our flight with no explanation. They initially advised us of a 6 hour delay then on arrival at the airport the board says there is a further 2 hours delay. So I’m stuck at the airport between 2:30am till 6:00am with a useless meal voucher from them because nothing is open. :(

MEL

CHC

Mediocre 3.3

Cons:
I should have been informed that I would not be allowed into the country without a return flight booked. Also it should have been more clear that I would have been charged nearly as much for my luggage as I paid for my flight. Not happy at all with buying through this app

Pros:
The crew, the entertainment, the cleanliness and the overall experience was lovely

Cons:
Lights could have gone fully off during a red eye international for sleeping.

NAN

AKL

Excellent 8.6

Cons:
Generally ok for econ

SYD

CHC

Excellent 9.0

Cons:
Seats, food, entertainment

SYD

AKL

OK 4.4

Cons:
Do not ever forget or decide not to book a checked in bag on Air NZ when booking your ticket on line.
You have a bag to check at the airport they will not tell you it is $30 or
$40 but gouge you for $160au.
That is a total rip off and they should be embarrassed to ask for that excessive amount.

Cons:
Tray table came down almost into my stomach .... why can’t you push them back towards the rear of the seat ???

SYD

HNL

OK 4.4

Cons:
Check in time took over 1.5 hours - only eight windows to check in 3 flights simultaneous. Once at the gate, I and other passengers were taken to the back to be searched for potential explosive. Further delay was announced. Would NOT fly again with Jetstar!

AKL

OOL

Good 7.3

Cons:
Could have left on time 2 hours late leaveing NZ

ZQN

MEL

Mediocre 3.6

Cons:
Cheaper checked bags

DPS

MEL

Excellent 8.0

Pros:
Seats were comfortable and great collection of entertainment even tho had pay

Cons:
Checking process in Denpasar was really bad. Had to wait almost 45 min at the counter even tho I had all the visa documents. Lack of knowledge of the ground staff of Jetstar. They need to get trained well.

Cons:
Because I bought a ticket wthout baggage. ...but I did no know. I thing it was not clear it

AKL

CHC

Good 7.3

Pros:
All very straightforward from boarding to landing. Pleasant and helpful crew. As comfortable as could be for a small plane.

Cons:
No entertainment available - although flight was only an hour so not really a big deal

OOL

SYD

Excellent 10.0

Pros:
Thank you so much for returning my laptop to me. I left it on board seat 4c.
Made my day , comfy fast flight

NRT

OOL

Excellent 9.0

Pros:
Smooth boarding and landing. Flight time is great. Not very many disruptions in the overnight flight.

Cons:
The check-in process is overly long. Being a low cost carrier doesn't mean you need to sacrifice efficiency on this part. This could be much smoother with an automated bag drop are for international flights or a check-in at the oversized X-ray machine (since so many people bring skis & surfboards.

AKL

CHC

Good 6.0

Pros:
Short flight. Good crew

Cons:
Flight delayed twice. Later Jetstar scheduled flights to the same location left before ours. Luggage damaged beyond repair or use. Wheels broken off, sides smashed. Now have to purchase new and file "proof" paperwork, pictures, etc. Will never fly Jetstar again. The cheaper flight is not worth it.

Cons:
Had a middle seat between two very large women. Couldn't be helped, was a full flight.

SIN

AKL

Good 6.6

Pros:
Crew was really nice however slightly absent during the flight.

Cons:
Drinks should have been more frequently offered . Refreshments/water seemed hard to come by I had to chase them down in the galley only to get luke warm water...? Seats are pretty cramped and small with not much room.

LAX

LHR

Excellent 8.0

Pros:
Their English, unlike US English, is a little hard to understand.

LAX

AKL

Excellent 9.6

Pros:
The crew, the entertainment, the cleanliness and the overall experience was lovely

Cons:
Lights could have gone fully off during a red eye international for sleeping.

Pros:
Great electronic boarding procedures, mobile app and website. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable agents at airports and on-board. Will definitely fly JetStar in the future and highly recommend this airline!

HBA

ADL

Good 7.6

Cons:
Tray table came down almost into my stomach .... why can’t you push them back towards the rear of the seat ???

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